Rick Hackett

Dr. Rick Hackett is a Professor in Human Resources and Management at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, and holds the prestigious Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Organizational Behaviour and Human Performance. As a Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association and a member of McMaster’s Health Leadership Academy, he bridges psychological theory with practical leadership and HRM applications.

Research Focus:

• Executive/managerial assessment and leadership development.
• HR recruitment, testing, and selection processes.
• Work attitudes, absenteeism, and performance assessment.
• Workplace ethics, including regular communication of ethics policies.
• Healthcare leadership challenges, emphasizing agility, integrity, and systems-wide thinking.

Publication Trends: His recent work explores AI in HRM, workplace humor dynamics, HR strategy alignment with business goals, and the psychological underpinnings of tyrannical vs. virtuous leadership. Articles frequently examine moral identity, ethical behavior, and cross-cultural organizational citizenship.

Scientific Awards:

• Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Organizational Behaviour and Human Performance.
• Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association.

Additional Contributions:

• Former President of the Canadian Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
• Associate Editor of the Journal of Business & Psychology and former Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences.
• Consulting for global organizations like IBM China, RCMP, and General Motors on leadership and HRM.
• Leadership workshops on effective teams and HR resource planning.